Reviews
Freedom!: Book 1
“A charming balance of cartoon and natural kitty-ness in full-color, eight-panel pages, this cat’s-eye view of life will induce purrs in feline fans everywhere.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
A Leaf Can Be . . .
“Simple and pleasing, with classroom-discussion and read-aloud appeal.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
The Girl Who Owned a City: The Graphic Novel
“Just as ideologically unsettling—and patchwork—as ever, Nelson’s 1975 post-apocalyptic tale gets a noir graphic adaptation. Seeing the danger in trying to live apart after a virus kills off every adult and adolescent, Lisa organizes a growing crowd of the less-aggressive… View →
Scandalous!: 50 Shocking Events You Should Know About (So You Can Impress Your Friends)
“Catnip for scandal junkies, with a bit of historical perspective stirred in.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
A Leaf Can Be . . .
“Salas explores the many functions a leaf can serve with simple grace…. Dabija bathes her mixed-media scenes in a fuzzy glow, creating a welcoming environment in every spread.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Beep and Bah
“Beep’s relentless belief in his own heroism (which makes his indefatigable running commentary great fun to read aloud), combined with the comics-style framings and geeky-goofy supporting cast, should keep this story in heavy rotation.” —Publishers Weekly View →
I Want a Party!
“Ross’ scrawly lines and endearingly sloppy watercolors make this another easy-to-read, easy-to-love entry into the continuing adventures of this rascally royal.” —Booklist Online View →
Tricky Rabbit Tales: Book 2
“Each title puts the reader in charge of the characters’ fates, for better or worse. In addition to the adventurous nature of these books, an element of also humor exists, as the main characters continually try to outwit others. The bright, cartoonish illustrations add to the View →
“[A] wise and funny book.” —The Horn Book Magazine View →
Power Up to Fight Pollution
“This series uniquely, yet simply, presents information about the timely subject of conservation.” —Library Media Connection View →
The Little Black Dress and Zoot Suits: Depression and Wartime Fashions from the 1930s to the 1950s
“This series, a history of fashion in the United States, is more than a simple account of fashion during particular eras. A variety of interesting aspects are examined, such as the ever-present influence of Europe on American tastes and how wars affected fashions.”… View →
Fall Mixed Up
“The watercolor illustrations are fun to view as they capture each word explicitly. Children will get the pleasure of correcting each incorrect statement.” —Library Media Connection View →
In Trouble
“This novel would be great as a discussion starter.” —Library Media Connection View →
Fall Apples: Crisp and Juicy
“Teachers looking for science or season materials will find this series very useful for their classrooms.” —Library Media Connection View →
Not a Buzz to Be Found: Insects in Winter
“This book answers the young child’s questions about what happens to insects during the winter season. It is a good addition to school and public libraries for units about the seasons or insects.” —Library Media Connection View →
Say Something, Perico
“Using the story of Perico, Harris teaches readers how cruel people can be to those they don’t understand and what it means to be accepted, making this picture book a great choice for libraries and classroom read-alouds.” —Library Media Connection View →
You Will Call Me Drog
“Sometimes humorous, sometimes violent, but most often serious, this fine debut novel will appeal to young readers on many levels.” —Library Media Connection View →
Investigating Magnetism
“The series is a great beginning science unit for middle aged learners.” —Library Media Connection View →
When I Woke Up I Was a Hippopotamus
“This is a fun book that encourages using one’s imagination and is sure to appeal to a wide variety of youngsters.” —Library Media Connection View →
Elephant Talk: The Surprising Science of Elephant Communication
“How do elephants communicate over long distances? With infrasound—frequencies lower than the human ear can hear. Readers will learn more fascinating facts about these social animals in this colorful, information-packed volume, which also explores how elephants connect with each… View →
The Case of the Vanishing Golden Frogs: A Scientific Mystery
“Notable for its clear, direct text and design, this volume recounts biologist Karen Lips’ 1996 visit to a mountain forest in Panama, where she discovered that the Panamanian golden frogs she had studied four years earlier had all died. Lips’ research led to worldwide… View →
The Case of the Vanishing Golden Frogs: A Scientific Mystery
“Illustrated with excellent photos and microscopic views, this profile of a ‘science detective’ underscores the vital importance of curiosity, inquiry, and shared communication in scientific work.” —Book Links View →
Elephant Talk: The Surprising Science of Elephant Communication
“How do elephants communicate over long distances? With infrasound—frequencies lower than the human ear can hear. Readers will learn more fascinating facts about these social animals in this colorful, information-packed volume, which also explores how elephants connect with each… View →
I'm Sure I Saw a Dinosaur
“The rhyming text and brightly colored full-spread illustrations are definite attention grabbers and make for an entertaining read-aloud.” —Library Media Connection View →